"Global Leaders Show Support for Ukraine Amid Tensions"

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged to provide development support to Poland to help it assist Ukraine in defending itself against Russia's invasion. Kishida said Japan would offer Poland assistance to support its role and is looking to "vigorously build up" projects. Japan usually provides the type of promised aid to developing countries, which Poland is no longer, but the Japanese government is making a special exception. Kishida said it was crucial for like-minded countries such as Japan and Poland to remain united in their support for Ukraine and in furthering sanctions against Russia.